I also
discovered a few good books on Vedic astrology. I practiced Western astrology for several
years, using Vedic astrology as a sidelight, but gradually shifted over to the Vedic
system. Along with my Ayurvedic work in the mid-eighties I focused on Vedic astrology,
introducing classes and courses in it as well, starting with Ayurveda students.

In such diverse endeavors I wasnt following a
particular plan but simply pursuing my interests that often seemed scattered or
disconnected. Several times I tried to reduce one or more areas of involvement so as to
concentrate my energies, but circumstances kept me active in all these different fields.
Later I would discover that the Vedic vision could integrate such disparate subjects and
was behind my involvement with all of them.

With Ayurveda and Vedic astrology I discovered a practical usage of
Vedic knowledge that was relevant to everyone. The gap between my Vedic work and my actual
career began to disappear. My Vedic work and my livelihood became interrelated. I focused
on Ayurveda and Vedic astrology for a few years and put my Vedic pursuits temporarily in
the background.